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Alabama dui law

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Drinking and Driving Laws in Alabama

The State of Alabama like the rest of the United States has a drunk driving law that prohibits a person from driving when they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or more alcohol in their blood system. Studies done by government researchers have shown that a BAC level of .05 percent impairs the driving ability of most individuals and a BAC level of .08 percent impairs all individuals.

How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit?

There isn't one right answer to this question. There are calculators and charts that can provide a reference based on certain criteria, however these devices shouldn't be used as the deciding factor when considering drinking and driving. In reality it takes very little alcohol to become legally drunk and physical characteristics such as weight, gender and body fat percentage can all be factors in the equation. The best answer is to have zero drinks before you drive.

DUI / DWI Laws in Alabama 

In the State of Alabama it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if you are:

• A person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• A person who is under the influence of a drug to a degree which renders you incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.
• A person whose blood contains 0.08 percent or more concentration of alcohol.
• A person under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely driving.
• A commercial vehicle operator whose blood alcohol contend is .04 percent or more. Persons under the age of 21 whose blood alcohol content is .02 percent or more.
• School bus and daycare drivers whose blood alcohol content is .02 percent or more.

 As you can read above, in the State of Alabama has aggressive drunk driving laws for School bus drivers and drivers under the age of 21. The 0.02 percent is approaching the "Zero" tolerance limits that many legislators would like to enforce for all drivers. If you are a commercial driver, the limit is also a very low at .04 percent.

DUI Penalties and Fines in Alabama

First Alabama DUI

1st Drunk Driving Conviction 

• Imprisonment – Up to 1 Year or,
• Fine – From dollarsignr600 to dollarsignr2,100 or Both
• License Suspension – 90 Days

Second Alabama DUI

2nd Drunk Driving Conviction

• Imprisonment – Up to 1 Year
• Jail – Mandatory Minimum of 5 Days or,
• Community Service – Minimum of 30 Days
• Fine – From dollarsignr1,100 up to dollarsignr5,100
• License Suspension – 1 Year

Third Alabama DUI

3rd Drunk Driving Conviction

• Imprisonment – From 60 Days to 1 Year
• Jail – Mandatory 60 Days
• Fine - dollarsignr2,100 - dollarsignr10,000
• License Suspension – 3 Years

Fourth Alabama DUI

4th Drunk Driving Conviction

• Class “C” Felony
• Imprisonment – From 1 Year to 10 Years
• Jail – Mandatory 1 Year and 1 Day
• Fine - dollarsignr4,100 - dollarsignr10,100
• Complete State Certified Chemical Dependency Program
• License Suspension – 5 Years

michigan dui law

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Drinking and Driving Laws in Michigan

The drunk driving law in the State of Michigan makes it illegal to drive with a .08 percentage blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or above. The .08 limit is the standard measure of the "impaired" driver across the United States. Michigan has lower BAC limits for drivers under the age of 21 and commercial drivers. In addition to Michigan's OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) law, Michigan has another law called the OWVI (Operating While Visibly Impaired ) law. This law means that because drugs or alcohol (or both) are in your body, that your ability to drive was visibly impaired. Operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule 1 drug (Cocaine, Barbiturates etc.) is illegal under Michigan's OWVI law.

How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in Michigan?
This question is often asked by people who want to know how many drinks they can have before they are considered legally drunk. There are calculators and charts that will give you some idea of how close you are to reaching the legal limit, however these devices are reference tools, and should not be used to determine if you are sober enough to drive.

The best answer is not to drink and drive . The State of Michigan has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in Michigan, you risk your freedom, finances and your future.

Michigan Drunk Driving Fines & Penalties

 

First Michigan DUI Offense

1st Drunk Driving Conviction 

• Jail – Up to 93 Days
• License Suspension – Up to 6 Months
• License Suspension - Eligible for Restricted License after 30 Days
• License Points - 6
• Fine – From dollarsignr100 to dollarsignr500
• Fine - dollarsignr1,000 Driver Responsibility Fee for 2 Years

Other Possibilities

• Community Service – Up to 360 Hours
• Ignition Interlock
• Vehicle Immobilization

 

Second Michigan DUI Offense

2nd Drunk Driving Conviction

• Jail – From 5 Days to 1 Year
• License Suspension – Minimum of 1 Year
• License Points – 6
• License Plate Confiscation 
• Vehicle Immobilization – From 90 to 180 Days (Unless Vehicle is Forfeited) 
• Fine – From dollarsignr200 to dollarsignr1,000
• Fine - dollarsignr1,000 Driver Responsibility Fee for 2 Years

Other Possibilities

• Community Service – From 30 to 90 Days

 

Third Michigan DUI Offense

3rd Drunk Driving Conviction 

• Felony Offense
• Jail – Probation With 30 Days to 1 Year
• Imprisonment– From 1 to 5 Years
• License Suspension – Minimum of 1 Year
• License Points – 6
• License Plate Confiscation 
• Vehicle Immobilization – From 90 to 180 Days (Unless Vehicle is Forfeited)
• Fine – From dollarsignr200 to dollarsignr1,000
• Fine - dollarsignr1,000 Driver Responsibility Fee for 2 Years

Other Possibilities

• Community Service – From 60 to 180 Days